baking in blizzards.

It is pure insanity here. I am staring out my window at the 3-plus feet of snow that we accumulated overnight, and what seems like mountains of snow compiled by the intense winds. Last night the storm began, and I holed myself away in my apartment to keep warm. I decided that on any cold night, the perfect treat was hot-chocolate. I decided to invent a hot chocolate bar to accompany my steaming hot cocoa.

In the midst of the bars baking, the crazy winds set off the fire alarm in my building. Along with 25 or 30 others, I was ushered into the chaos of a storm, and forced to bear the cold for a bit. These bars were the perfect treat to provide a little respite as we scurried back inside.


{hot-chocolate gooey bars}

hot chocolate gooey bars
1 1/2 sticks of butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup hot cocoa mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini marshmallows, or chopped large marshmallows
Chocolate Sauce

Mix all wet ingredients. Slowly mix in dry. Add marshmallows.
Spread into a 13x9inch baking pan. Drizzle with chocolate sauce.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.